We did poll greeting for early voting this morning. A lot of turnout, but since this is a very red county (almost 3 to 1), it was mostly Republicans. We were there from 0800 to 1030. There was a fairly good-sized line from about 1000. It seems Republicans have gotten over their distaste for early voting.
Didn't get as many dirty looks, and nobody gave us the finger, which was refreshing. If someone stopped by the Republican table and took a slate guide, I assumed they were Republicans. Some of them were energetic, enthusiastic, but most of them looked grim.
The Dem volunteer who set up our table said he was confident we were getting a lot of crossover votes. I'm not that confident at all. We'll know in a little more than two weeks after all the tallies have been analyzed.
The Dems who voted while we were there came by and thanked us for being there. More than one said, "You're braver than I am." There were no acts of voter intimidation that I observed.
Checked on my ballot this afternoon. Not reported received yet. Tomorrow I'll start to be concerned. Thursday, I'll be worried. But, plenty of time to take corrective action.
We watched Lee last night, a bio-pic about Lee Miller, former fashion model turned photographer, turned WWII war correspondent. Fascinating story. I'd only learned of her when I was doing so much reading about WW II the past couple of years; and that was mostly in the context of her iconic photo in Hitler's bathtub in his Munich apartment. Her story is remarkable, and she was a talented, complicated, damaged and powerful woman.
Kate Winslet was magnificent. Highly recommended.
We're off to Georgia on Thursday for a family wedding and other family business. Back here on Tuesday. Two family members are Trumpers, one with a frequent wish to engage in "debate." I will be biting my tongue.
Hoping I sleep tonight. I'd go to bed now, except I know I'd wake up around 0100 and who knows if I'd fall back to sleep.
Originally posted at Nice Marmot 19:36 Tuesday, 22 October 2024